A Simple Rearing Technique for Obtaining Eggs or Young Larvae of the Southern Pine Beetle

Abstract

In two earlier notes we described techniques that utilized pine bolts for rearing the southern pine beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis Zimm. ) and the coarse writing engraver (Ips calligraphus Germ. ) (Clark and Osgood 1964a, 1964b). This note presents ample technique for maintaining a constant, easily accessible source of southern pine beetle eggs or larvae. It is a modification of a technique developed for western bark beetles by Smith’ and has been used successfully for 2 years.

Citation

Clark, Edgar W. 1965. A Simple Rearing Technique for Obtaining Eggs or Young Larvae of the Southern Pine Beetle. Res. Note SE-44. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 2 p.